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Hail history for Royston, GA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Royston on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 5, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and March.
Recent hail near Royston
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Bluestone 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Royston |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Royston 1 hail report · closest near the center of Royston |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Royston by year
When hail season peaks near Royston
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and March (4).
Largest hail storms near Royston
Apr 20, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cromers (7 mi from Royston)
National Weather Service description (English): Spotters reported golf ball size hail across southern Franklin County.Apr 5, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Air Line (7 mi from Royston)
National Weather Service description (English): Spotters and the public reported quarter to golf ball size hail from west of Hartwell, to the city, to the Reed Creek area.Jul 4, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Danielsville (10 mi from Royston)
Jul 1, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Carnesville (3 mi from Royston)
May 12, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Hartwell (4 mi from Royston)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Royston
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2023 | EF0 | Bowman 5 mi from Royston |
| Aug 3, 2023 | EF0 | Canon Franklin Co Airport 5 mi from Royston |
| Aug 3, 2023 | EF0 | Goldmine 1 mi from Royston |
| Apr 14, 2019 | EF0 | Air Line 5 mi from Royston |
| Mar 15, 2008 | EF0 | Franklin Spgs 4 mi from Royston |
| Mar 15, 2008 | EF0 | Vanna 1 mi from Royston |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Royston
80 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Royston since 2006, on 60 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2026 | damage reported | Lavonia 1 wind report |
| Nov 8, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | James Spring 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Carnesville 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Bowersville, Canon, Royston 3 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Bowman 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Franklin Spgs, Bowersville 2 wind reports |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Carnesville 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Franklin Spgs 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Carnesville, Canon, Hartwell 3 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Transco, Match, Bowersville 3 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Royston; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Royston.
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